FIONA: black and white; Terrier mix (possibly Boston Terrier and Pitbull); 49 lbs.; 3 years, 4 months old; spayed female; microchipped
Originally: found on craigslist in Yuba City, CA as a puppy, rescued from someone selling puppies -- owned since 8-10 weeks of age, now approximately 3 years and 2 months
Reason was surrendered: Divorce; moving; financial issues (no fault of dog)
Check the words that best describe your dog.: FRIENDLY, PROTECTIVE, QUIET, ACTIVE, PLAYFUL, SMART, AFFECTIONATE, OBEDIENT, CALM
Is the dog currently on vaccinations?: Yes
If yes, please list the dates of vaccinations.: 4/30/2018
Date of last heartworm test?: 7/1/2019
Is the dog spayed or neutered?: Yes
Has the dog been previously bred?: No
Please list medications your dog is taking:: Other than flea and tick medication monthly, FiFi has been on Apoquel as needed for allergies as they present occasionally throughout the year (source unknown may be food or environemental like pollen/grass).
Is your dog housebroken?: Yes
Are there any behavior problems?: No
FiFi does fine with male dogs in general and other female dogs when introduced properly. FiFi has lived most of her life with Peanut (surrendered and is in a foster-to-adopt as well). She has never encountered a small dog or older dog. Every dog she has interacted with has been similarly aged or younger.
Does your dog have handling sensitivities? How is your dog meeting strangers?: No. FiFi love all people, including children.
Does the dog like children?: Yes
Are there children in the home?: Yes
What are their ages?: 6 months, 5 years, 6 years
What BRAND of dog food is the dog fed?: Nutra & wet food from Costco
: Combo
How many cups is the dog fed?: 1
How many times per day is the dog fed?: 2
Where does the dog sleep?: couch or dog bed or blanket on the floor
Is the dog allowed on your furniture?: Yes
Is the dog crate trained?: No
Where do you keep your dog: house
How does the dog react to being left alone?: FiFi does fine left alone. FiFi has rarely been left alone without Peanut however.
Please list any particular fears your dog has.: Stairs when not carpeted; fireworks
Desrcibe any training the dog has, tricks it knows, and any experience with a trainer.: Never been formally trained but can sit and shake; knows her name; responds to "cookie" for a treat
Does the dog have any known health problems?: Yes
If yes, please describe: FiFi sometimes has allergies that make her skin itchy. Her symptoms seem seasonal and improve with medication.
Does the dog like riding in the car?: Yes
What is the dog's favorite : knotted rope; anything that squeaks
: tug-of-war with Peanut or people; chewing on hard toys like Kong
What does the dog like?: cuddling; sitting/laying with people; belly rubs; ear scratching; cookies; ice; walks on leash but could use some training
What does the dog dislike?: carrots
Does the dog jump kiddie gates or fences?: No
If yes, how high is the dog able to jump?:
Is the dog a digger?: No
Is there anything else you can share that is special, unusual, or endearing about your dog that will help the new owners?: FiFi loves to cuddle. She is a big lap dog and will lay for hours with you. She is also a quite dog, which is nice. She doesn't bark unless startled.
Are there any things you think a new owner needs to know?: No. I think everything has been covered in the other areas of this form.
Please describe a typical day for your dog during the workweek (what time wake up, when eat, how many walks a day, where to -- dog parks, trails, neighborhoods, runs, etc), how long left home alone, what time to bed?: Wake up: 7-7:30am to be let outside (backyard)
Breakfast: about 7:30am and then go back outside for a bathroom break
Nap: about 8-10am and then outside again
Exercise: Run around backyard; chase each; no walks other
Rarely left alone because both owners are retired
Dinner: about 5pm
Bed time: usually fall asleep around 7:30pm
Gets to go outside upon request as much as she wants
Please provide a summary of the “ideal” home for your dog:: FiFi would do great in a variety of homes. It would be great to keep her and Peanut together, but she would probably also do fine on her own. If going to a house with a female dog, they should meet prior to FiFi joining the pack. I think FiFi would probably do best in a home similar to the one she is coming from. Both owners are retired and spend the majority of time at home. This gave her plenty of opportunities for cuddling and laying on or near a person. FiFi would also do very well in an active home.
$250 adoption donation